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A quick definition of dueling:

Dueling is when two people agree to fight each other with deadly weapons because they had a disagreement earlier. This is against the law and if someone is killed during the duel, the other person is guilty of murder. Anyone who helps or encourages the duel is also guilty of a crime.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Dueling is a crime where two people agree to fight each other with deadly weapons at a specific time and place after a disagreement. If one person dies during the duel, the other person is guilty of murder, and anyone who helped plan or encourage the duel is also guilty of a crime.

Example: John and Tom had an argument over a girl they both liked. They decided to settle their dispute by dueling with pistols in a field outside of town. During the duel, John was shot and killed. Tom was found guilty of murder, and their friends who helped plan the duel were also charged with a crime.

Explanation: This example illustrates how dueling is a prearranged fight with deadly weapons that can result in serious consequences. Even if the participants agree to the rules and the fight is consensual, it is still a crime because it puts people's lives at risk. The law considers dueling to be a serious offense, and anyone who participates or encourages it can face criminal charges.

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omg another penn
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Trismegistus
11:51
are people fucking with me or what
siroracle
11:51
The crux of the advice is apply to worse schools and take what ya get
Trismegistus
11:52
does penn call or update to portal/ email?
cumsock
11:52
@Trismegistus: cus how does not getting into the best school in the country and "settling" for one of the most prestigious schools in vandy help anyone realistically
@Trismegistus: ^^^^
11:52
p sure they call
cumsock
11:52
ig it only helps people who are ab to jump off a bridge if they dont get into YLS
Trismegistus
11:53
@cumsock: yeah, im not sure really, i think it's just that, life is what you make it, peace with your fate once it happens? idk, i agree with you though
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:53
Another day another dollar
@cumsock: yeah lmao guy is such a prick, my bad i had to settle for vandy
lilypadfrog
11:54
he is a terrible writer. his personal writing blog is shockingly bad
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11:55
how was your first day of classes @knowledge
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: what are legit side hustles you have seen people do in LS?
lilypadfrog
11:56
LSAT tutoring
That is not an option for me lmao
lilypadfrog
11:57
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah there are a couple thanks for asking
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:57
Guys this UPenn wave looks fake
11:57
I genuinely hate places that call because it turns things into a day-long stress instead of just being like oop I didn't get an email oh well
Trismegistus
11:58
how does it look fake
pleasepleasepleas
11:58
does Michigan call or email?
TackyProudYogurt
11:58
I have missed every A call I have received because I have a job and they all call at like 11 am
Trismegistus
11:58
what an excellent problem to have
am I being dumb to even think I have a chance at penn
should I just give up hope now
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i tutored for the lsat in college lol, i went to a rich people school so the parents were happy to shell out money to a kid who didnt even have an official score yet
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you have a great shot bulldog
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